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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 612.62 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 612.62 and 246.32 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 612.62 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/612.62 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 612.62 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 150,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,900.56/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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